Aug 212017
 

We’re sure by now you all have seen the 6th episode ‘Beyond The Wall’ of ‘Game of Thrones’ and are going through a lot of emotions. Shock has given way to grief which has further given way to rage, and right now we are facepalming ourselves. Let’s take a moment to mourn the beautiful creature we lost in this episode and also the death of sanity in the show. 

Daenerys And Jon End Up Giving A Dragon To The Night King© HBO

Like seriously, all this was for Cersei? To convince her that White Walkers exist? Cersei, who was already on the brink of a defeat at the hands of Daenerys Stormborn with a Dothraki army and 3 dragons. Cersei, who had only one ally by her side – her brother Jaime. Jon Snow went on a suicide mission to make the southerners believe there were White Walkers? They couldn’t come up with any other plan, any other alternative to win this war. That’s even more naïve than Ned Stark’s decision to confront Cersei about the real parentage of her children in Season 1. 

Daenerys And Jon End Up Giving A Dragon To The Night King

Guess who has the last laugh now? Without raising a finger, Cersei Lannister has become the reason behind the death of a dragon. We wonder what her reaction will be when Jon Snow presents her with the captured Wight. 

Daenerys And Jon End Up Giving A Dragon To The Night King

The Wight he lost 2 men for, the Wight he lost a fuckin dragon for! 

Daenerys And Jon End Up Giving A Dragon To The Night King

Was Cersei already ready for a peace out? 

Daenerys And Jon End Up Giving A Dragon To The Night King

Sacrificing your dragon to the Night King to convince an almost defeated Cersei, what were you thinking Daenerys? 

Daenerys And Jon End Up Giving A Dragon To The Night King

Daenerys And Jon End Up Giving A Dragon To The Night King

Love is blind 

Daenerys And Jon End Up Giving A Dragon To The Night King

And it knows nothing 

Daenerys And Jon End Up Giving A Dragon To The Night King

Daenerys is quite the impulsive lover

Daenerys And Jon End Up Giving A Dragon To The Night King

Daenerys And Jon End Up Giving A Dragon To The Night King

Now that the Night King has a dragon of his own, how do ya plan to defeat him, king in the North? One tip: please let your friend Sam do the thinking. Also, talk to Bran.

Aug 202017
 

If you could bring back one character from ‘Game of Thrones’, who would it be? While Khal Drogo, Olenna and Hodor are the top contenders, Stark loyalists really miss Ned Stark, the late king in the North. His was the first major ‘Game of Thrones’ death that pulled the carpet from under us.

This Fan Theory Says Ned Stark's Alive Because Valar Not Morghulis

So according to the fan theory, Ned Stark was saved by the faceless men. It is believed that Jaqen H’ghar was a prisoner at Red Keep at the same time that Ned Stark was. Not a coincidence but a ploy by the wise old Varys. Now the Jaqen at Red Keep could both be the original Jaqen or a random man with a borrowed face paid to get captured alongside Ned Stark. We say ‘paid’ because it’s unlikely that THE Faceless Man Jaqen would so easily be captured, considering he helped Arya escape later without as much as batting an eyelid.

This Fan Theory Says Ned Stark's Alive Because Valar Not Morghulis© HBO

So the person who dies at the guillotine was not Ned Stark but someone with Ned Stark’s face. Like us, you’d be thinking a man has to die to exchange his face, and the theory  falls short here, but it is possible that the Faceless Men do have an exception to the rule, probably which is why they needed the very best – Jaqen H’ghar – to carry out the task.

This Fan Theory Says Ned Stark's Alive Because Valar Not Morghulis© HBO

Another alternative to the theory is that the person who died in place of Ned Stark was Syrio Forel, Arya’s Water Dancing teacher. The theory says that Syrio was actually a Faceless Man who didn’t die at the hands of Meryn Trant, but escaped only to end up in the Red Keep later. After all, if you don’t actually see a character dying in ‘Game of Thrones’, chances are he/she hasn’t actually been killed.

This Fan Theory Says Ned Stark's Alive Because Valar Not Morghulis © HBO

Fans also believe Syrio Forel and Jaqen H’ghar could be the same person, with different faces. Jaqen H’ghar tells Arya, “There is only one god. A girl knows his name.” while Syrio says, “There is only one god, and his name is Death.” Too big a coincidence?

Even if we believe the rescue theory, it doesn’t explain why Ned Stark hasn’t shown up yet. If he was saved in the first season, where was he all this while? The theory says he could be in hiding, serving the Faceless god who saved him. For all we know, he could turn up in the next season as a Faceless Man himself!

He might have been incredibly naïve and trusting, a quality that will get you definitely killed in the ‘Game of Thrones’ universe, but Ned Stark was THE king in the North. We’d love to watch him watch his kids kick some ass! And who knows, he might have learnt some tricks after his near-death experience. If Sansa can become worldy wise, so can her father. 

Valar NOT Morghulis! 

H/t – Asoiaf Wiki Forum

Jul 262017
 

The second episode of ‘Game Of Thrones' season 7 had us going back to the previous seasons. Old predictions were confirmed, worst fears came true, and some notorious warnings about a few characters hung ominously in the air. The episode had quite a few callbacks and frankly, only a hardcore fan would recall all of them. While Euron clearly established himself as the next Ramsay Bolton, more shrewd and intimidating in his wild love of violence, there were a few stray hints about how the character of Danerys might evolve, for worse. 

When Daenerys Betrays A Hint Of The Madness

Things You Missed In Game Of Thrones Season 7 Episode 2 © HBO

Daenerys has, by far, shown a balanced head and a steely resolve to reclaim the throne that rightfully belongs to the Targaryens. As she gets closer to her goal, acquiring allies and armies, fans noticed a slight change in her behaviour. When she questions Varys' loyalty, she tells him, “And I swear this, if you ever betray me, I'll burn you alive.” It is being seen as an ominous recall to the Mad King's command to his soldiers: “Burn them all!”

Things You Missed In Game Of Thrones Season 7 Episode 2 © HBO

When she dictates the message that is to be sent to Jon Snow, she decides to end it with ‘And bend the knee', much to Tyrion's growing concern. Is power getting to her? Will she become like her father, the Mad King? Or will she turn sinister like Cersei? 

Grandma Olenna's advice to her doesn't ring well for her fans either. The old lady tells Dany to choose to ignore her Hand, Tryrion, and conquer Westeros through force, something that'd call bloodshed and mayhem. 

Snow's Confrontation With Littlefinger Is Ominous Of Things To Come 

Things You Missed In Game Of Thrones Season 7 Episode 2 © HBO

In what was a much awaited confrontation, Jon Snow slams Littlefinger against a wall warning him to stay away from his sister, when the latter confesses ‘love' for her, just like his love for their mother. 

Things You Missed In Game Of Thrones Season 7 Episode 2 © HBO

If you'd recall Ned Stark reacted much similarly, when Littlefinger took him to a brothel where he had hidden Catelyn. Considering how Petyr Baelish betrayed Ned Stark, it is a fair warning of things to come.

Things You Missed In Game Of Thrones Season 7 Episode 2 © HBO

Snow has already made Sansa the ruler of the North in his absence; it remains to be seen how a conniving Littlefinger once again plays his old tricks. He could very well influence an already skeptical Sansa to take complete charge of the North and transfer power to him (do we hear wedding bells?). 

That's Not You 

Things You Missed In Game Of Thrones Season 7 Episode 2 © HBO

Arya's reunion with her direwolf Nymeria was a much awaited event and what happened in the second episode left many fans heartbroken. Arya's remark “That's not you” after Nymeria fails to come back to her has baffled fans. Another brilliant callback in the episode, this was a direct reference to Arya's statement in season 1 episode 4 – “No, that's not me.” Arya will not be tamed and neither will be her direwolf. 

Euron's Ruthless Attack ‘Silencing' The Enemy 

One little detail you probably didn't think too much about (or just turned your gaze away from) was this scene – 

Things You Missed In Game Of Thrones Season 7 Episode 2 © HBO

When Euron launches a brutal attack on Yara's fleet, his soldiers are seen cutting off the tongues of some of her men. Euron has already established himself as a ruthless commander with a love for violence, he also runs a tight ship. Captured soldiers serve on his ship called ‘Silence' after having their tongues removed. Reason: no tongue, no mutiny. He doesn't kill them all; he has acquired most of Yara's men and added to his fleet.

Jun 182017
 

Apart from sex, Jon Snow, the Starks and the Lannisters, beautiful Emilia Clarke and her dragons; if there is anything that Game of Thrones is known for – it’s the gory and gut-wrenching death scenes. We are sure that all the GOT fans will second with me here when I say that no other TV series can portray death scenes as brutally as this one. But, this is the charm of GOT. Despite being gruesome, we still look forward to the deaths of those we hate and cry an ocean when our favourite characters are killed.

Here Is The Ultimate Video Compilation Of All 1,50,966 Deaths In 'Game Of Thrones' © HBO

Last year, we compiled a list of deaths that included Hodor, Ned Stark, Wun Wun, and Khal Drogo to name a few. While, we managed to take the count over 40, someone has listed down as many as 1,50,966 deaths, thus becoming the biggest GOT fan to have ever walked on this earth.    

Compilation Of 1,50, 966 Deaths In Game Of Thrones© HBO

YouTube channel ‘Leon Andrew Razon Compilations’ has created a 21 minute video where they have counted, with much precision, each and every death that took place in the series. While, we all are eagerly waiting for the season 7 to hit the screens on July 16, this video can surely help act as recap for all the seasons.

Compilation Of 1,50, 966 Deaths In Game Of Thrones© HBO

Do you remember Arya Stark’s famous dialogue from the second season? She tells Tywin Lannister that “Anyone can be killed” and after surviving through 6 seasons, fans can now possibly affirm that no matter how pinching those words are, they are definitely true for the characters. From heads mounted on a spike, eyes gouging out, to throats getting slit by swords, and arrows shooting out of nowhere; there is literally no mercy and definitely no limitations when it comes killing someone in the series.

The video spared none when it came to the death count – the pigeon, sheep, horses and Lady the direwolf; everyone found a place in this insane list. Our heart goes out to those over 1000 horses who were killed at the Battle of the Bastards. Also, how we can we forget those thousands of Stark and Lannister soldiers who lost their lives. However, this is just an estimate and there’s no way that the deaths can be limited to these numbers. The count will be much bigger than this. So folks, while we are sitting on the edges of our seats since there’s less than a month left for the season 7 to release, check out the video and see if they missed out any characters. It’s time to prove who the bigger GOT fan is.